These presentations are directed primarily towards a military audience, but are
open to everyone with a IHB Immunization University (ImzU) Account, via the MyImzU
interface. The primary audience for these presentations are those responsible for
and involved in DoD vaccination programs; health care providers, vaccinators and
clinic supervisors from immunization clinics, logisticians, preventive medicine
specialists and those involved in local immunization policy development, hospital
training departments and other healthcare staff interested in increasing their immunization
knowledge.

Storage & Handling Training
This is a 4 module online course (note that the second module has been split in two parts), plus quiz, that will provide military healthcare personnel that administer immunizations with the proper vaccine storage and handling procedures that should be followed to ensure vaccine potency and stability.

Smallpox Vaccine - Individuals Brief
Training for individuals about to receive the smallpox vaccine; covering policy, the risks/benefits associated with the smallpox vaccine, situations where you should not receive the vaccine, expected response at the smallpox vaccination site, and post-vaccination site care. Also includes info on possible vaccine side effects.

Anthrax Vaccine - Individuals Briefing
Includes AVIP key messages, current policy, the threat, the disease and the vaccine, dosage schedule and route of administration, exemptions and adverse reactions.

18 Aug 09

Anthrax Vaccine - Health Care Providers Briefing
Includes AVIP key messages, current policy, the threat, the disease and the vaccine, dosage schedule and route of administration, exemptions, adverse reactions, storage and handling of the vaccine, and documentation.

IHB is hosting a series of webcasts on vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases
of military interest. Our goal is to provide an engaging series of live, on-line
training events. Our presenters will include both military and civilian experts,
speaking on topics of interest to the "Vaccine" community.

These presentations are directed primarily towards a military audience, but are
open to everyone with a IHB Immunization University (ImzU) Account, via the MyImzU
interface. The presentation schedule will be available several months in advance,
however registration for each monthly webcast will opened only after completion
of the current months event.

The sessions will be approximately 45-60 minutes long, and consist of a 30-45 minute
presentation, followed up by a question and answer segment. They will be streamed
live to your computer desktop via Adobe Connect. The audio will be available only
via VOIP.

Who Should Attend

The primary audience for these presentations are those responsible for and involved
in DoD vaccination programs; health care providers, vaccinators and clinic supervisors
from immunization clinics, logisticians, preventive medicine specialists and those
involved in local immunization policy development, hospital training departments
and other healthcare staff interested in increasing their immunization knowledge.

Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as Mrs. Bethney Davidson, Health Risk Communication Specialist with the U.S. Army Public Health Command, provides best practices of risk communication when addressing vaccine related issues/challenges.

Risk Communication
Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as Mrs. Bethney Davidson, Health Risk Communication Specialist with the U.S. Army Public Health Command, provides best practices of risk communication when addressing vaccine related issues/challenges.

Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as Dr. Margaret Ryan, Medical Director of Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Branch Regional Office at Naval Medical Center San Diego, provides a brief on the history and updates of DOD Pregnancy Registry(s). She will provide information on historical issues/challenges and the way forward.

DOD Pregnancy Registry History and Updates
Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as Dr. Margaret Ryan, Medical Director of Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Branch Regional Office at Naval Medical Center San Diego, provides a brief on the history and updates of DOD Pregnancy Registry(s). She will provide information on historical issues/challenges and the way forward.

IHB is hosting a series of webcasts on vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases
of military interest. Our goal is to provide an engaging series of live, on-line
training events. Our presenters will include both military and civilian experts,
speaking on topics of interest to the "Vaccine" community.

These presentations are directed primarily towards a military audience, but are
open to everyone with a IHB Immunization University (ImzU) Account, via the MyImzU
interface. Below please find a list of archived webcasts.

The sessions are each approximately 45-60 minutes long.

Who Should Attend

The primary audience for these presentations are those responsible for and involved
in DoD vaccination programs; health care providers, vaccinators and clinic supervisors
from immunization clinics, logisticians, preventive medicine specialists and those
involved in local immunization policy development, hospital training departments
and other healthcare staff interested in increasing their immunization knowledge.

Tips: Addressing Vaccine Hesitant Parents - Archived Webcast
Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as Dr. Amber A McCusker, a Pediatrician and Medical Director of Tuttle Army Health Clinic, provides a brief on Tips on Addressing Vaccine Hesitant Parents. She will provide information on best practices on handling various issues/challenges. (Recorded on 18 Mar 2015)

Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as Dr. Amber A McCusker, a Pediatrician and Medical Director of Tuttle Army Health Clinic, provides a brief on Tips on Addressing Vaccine Hesitant Parents. She will provide information on best practices on handling various issues/challenges. (Recorded on 18 Mar 2015)

Importance of & Updates in Vaccine Safety - Archived Webcast
Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as we acknowledge Patient Safety Awareness and discuss "The Importance of and Updates in Vaccine Safety". COL Jorge Carrillo, Deputy Chief of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Immunization Healthcare Branch (IHB), will provide a brief on the latest changes and implementations within Patient Safety. (Recorded on 04 Mar 2015)

Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as we acknowledge Patient Safety Awareness and discuss "The Importance of and Updates in Vaccine Safety". COL Jorge Carrillo, Deputy Chief of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Immunization Healthcare Branch (IHB), will provide a brief on the latest changes and implementations within Patient Safety. (Recorded on 04 Mar 2015)

Ebola Updates and Current Efforts - Archived Webcast
Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as COL Shon Remich, Director of Translational Medicine Branch, WRAIR discuss, "Ebola Updates and Current Efforts." Topics covered will include clinical features, current efforts, and issues/challenges. (Recorded on 01 Dec 2014)

Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as COL Shon Remich, Director of Translational Medicine Branch, WRAIR discuss, "Ebola Updates and Current Efforts." Topics covered will include clinical features, current efforts, and issues/challenges. (Recorded on 01 Dec 2014)

01 Dec 14

2014-2015 Influenza Season Overview - Archived Webcast
Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as Dr. Jay Montgomery, an allergist/immunologist, family physician, and the Clinical Service Office Director for MILVAX-VHCN provides an overview of the 2014-2015 Influenza Vaccine and Vaccine Program. He will provide information on clinical features, ACIP recommendations, policy updates and issues/challenges. (Recorded on 29 Oct 2014)

Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as Dr. Jay Montgomery, an allergist/immunologist, family physician, and the Clinical Service Office Director for MILVAX-VHCN provides an overview of the 2014-2015 Influenza Vaccine and Vaccine Program. He will provide information on clinical features, ACIP recommendations, policy updates and issues/challenges. (Recorded on 29 Oct 2014)

Protecting Against Japanese Encephalitis - Archived Webcast
Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as we discuss the importance of protecting yourself and others against Japanese Encephalitis. COL Heechoon Lee and Dr. Terry Klein, will provide information on clinical features, ACIP recommendations, and issues/challenges faced by anyone in infected areas. (Recorded on 30 July 2014)

Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as we discuss the importance of protecting yourself and others against Japanese Encephalitis. COL Heechoon Lee and Dr. Terry Klein, will provide information on clinical features, ACIP recommendations, and issues/challenges faced by anyone in infected areas. (Recorded on 30 July 2014)

Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as Amanda Lee MPH, MCHES Health Education Specialist with Travelers' Health Branch Division of Global Migration and Quarantine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shares some helpful summer travel tips that will assist you, as well as, your patients with returning healthy from your upcoming vacations. (Recorded on 16 July 2014)

The Immunization Program Leaders Course is a two day course designed to ensure credentialed
healthcare providers, clinical managers, and other senior leaders understand responsibilities for the successful
management of an immunization program.

Mission and Objectives:
The Immunization Program Leaders Course is to train credentialed healthcare providers,clinical managers, and other senior leaders
to provide quality immunization services, exhibit competency when participating in risk communication activities, and
exercise good immunization program management techniques for medical personnel assigned to administer immunizations in the clinic.

Who should attend:
Participants should be the credentialed providers (Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants), Nurses, and other
healthcare personnel who provide direct oversight and management of immunization activities.

Course Training Objectives

Identify the clinical policies and procedures for the management of an immunization program

Differentiate methods to improve the quality of vaccine delivery and address immunization issues

Discuss clinical emergency management and treatment of Adverse Events related to immunizations and tools for reporting such events

Upon completion of the 2 day Immunization Program Leaders Course you may qualify for Continuing
Education Credits (CME, CE & ACHE). Detailed information is available on the ImzU
Continuing Education Credits
page.

Register for one of these training events by clicking on the register button and
completing the on-line registration form. Please note that all applications must
be validated and approved by the IHB. Email us at DoDVaccines@mail.mil for more information.

There are currently no upcoming IPLC's scheduled. Please check back at a later date.

** Training dates and locations on this schedule are tentative and are subject to change. Preliminary information is provided to help you reserve a space on your training calendar. Do NOT make any final TDY arrangements until you have registered for and received a course confirmation. The courses will be open for registration 45 to 90 days prior to the start of the training course, and once the event location details have been finalized.

The Immunization Program Leaders Course Team will come to your location upon request (see
attached Info Paper). For more information, please contact
your IHB Immunization Healthcare Specialist or
send us an email
including details about your unit, timeframe, number & types of people to be
trained, etc.

Standards for Quality Immunization Practice Course (SQIPC)

Course Description

The IHBStandards for Quality Immunization Practice Course (SQIPC) is a one day course designed to ensure healthcare personnel are
trained in vaccine policy, vaccine safety, effectiveness, and the standards of military immunizations. This is designed in accordance with the
immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines and
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for Immunization practice.

Mission and Objectives:
The mission of the Standards for Quality Immunization Practice Course is to provide evidence-based content to promote healthcare personnel
development or performance of safe and effective Immunization healthcare delivery.

Who should attend:
Participants should be medical personnel involved in direct administration of immunizations, including Nurses, Corpsman, Medics, Healthcare Specialists
and Immunization Technicians.

Course Training Objectives

Discuss the eight standards for military immunization and illustrate their use in daily clinic operations

Differentiate between the various DoD immunization program requirements

Discuss Vaccine errors and Adverse Events related to Immunizations and tools for reporting

Discuss staff training and resources

Continuing Education Credits

Upon completion of the Standards for Quality Immunization Practice Course you may qualify for Continuing
Nursing Education (CNE) credits as well Continuing Education Units for Emergency
Medical Technicians. Detailed information is available on the ImzU
Continuing Education Credits
page.

Register for one of these training events by clicking on the register button and
completing the on-line registration form. Please note that all applications must
be validated and approved by the IHB. Email us at
DoDVaccines@mail.mil
for more information.

There are currently no upcoming SQIPC's scheduled. Please check back at a later date.

** Training dates and locations on this schedule are tentative and are subject to change. Preliminary information is provided to help you reserve a space on your training calendar. Do NOT make any final TDY arrangements until you have registered for and received a course confirmation. The courses will be open for registration 45 to 90 days prior to the start of the training course, and once the event location details have been finalized.

The Standards for Quality Immunization Practice Course Team will come to your location upon request (see
attached Info Paper). For more information, please contact
your IHB Immunization Healthcare Specialist or
send us an email
including details about your unit, timeframe, number & types of people to be
trained, etc.

March 2015

This webinar will provide an overview of National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) and available planning resources, as well as introduce a new campaign, Born With Protection, aimed at protecting babies from pertussis, or whooping cough. Pertussis can cause serious illness in young infants; however, babies cannot start their own DTaP vaccination series until they are two months old. Tdap vaccination of women during the third trimester of pregnancy can help protect infants when they are most vulnerable.

This 2 1/2 day course focuses on new developments and issues related to the use of vaccines. Expert faculty provide the latest information on both current and prospective vaccines, updated recommendations for vaccinations across the lifespan, and innovative and practical strategies for ensuring timely and appropriate vaccination essential to improving disease prevention efforts. CME, CNE, CPE credits are available. For full agenda please see the course website.

This 2 1/2 day course focuses on new developments and issues related to the use of vaccines. Expert faculty provide the latest information on both current and prospective vaccines, updated recommendations for vaccinations across the lifespan, and innovative and practical strategies for ensuring timely and appropriate vaccination essential to improving disease prevention efforts. CME, CNE, CPE credits are available. For full agenda please see the course website.

A 2-day, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)-facilitated course providing a comprehensive review of immunizations and vaccine preventable diseases. Content is based on the CDC’s “Pink Book”. Course is intended for Public health professionals, healthcare providers, immunization managers
and others involved with vaccine-preventable diseases and immunizations. Continuing education credits will be available for mutliple health professionals.

The Vaccine Education Center (VEC) at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, together with the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, is pleased to offer a Vaccine Webinar Series for healthcare providers.the webinar will feature Paul Offit, MD, director of VEC. Dr. Offit will discuss the following topics: •The serogroup B meningococcal vaccine: Who should get it?, The 9-valent HPV vaccine: New recommendations, Influenza vaccines: An update, The measles epidemic: A turning point?

APhA's Annual Meeting and Exposition is the premier event in pharmacy. Join your colleagues at the San Diego Convention Center from March 27-30, 2015 and experience comprehensive programming, captivating speakers, and professional networking opportunities.

APhA's Annual Meeting and Exposition is the premier event in pharmacy. Join your colleagues at the San Diego Convention Center from March 27-30, 2015 and experience comprehensive programming, captivating speakers, and professional networking opportunities.

Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as Mrs. Bethney Davidson, Health Risk Communication Specialist with the U.S. Army Public Health Command, provides best practices of risk communication when addressing vaccine related issues/challenges.

ImzU Webcast: Risk Communication
Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as Mrs. Bethney Davidson, Health Risk Communication Specialist with the U.S. Army Public Health Command, provides best practices of risk communication when addressing vaccine related issues/challenges.

ImzU Webcast: DOD Pregnancy Registry History and Updates
Healthcare professionals are invited to join us as Dr. Margaret Ryan, Medical Director of Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Branch Regional Office at Naval Medical Center San Diego, provides a brief on the history and updates of DOD Pregnancy Registry(s). She will provide information on historical issues/challenges and the way forward.

Immunization: You Call The Shots 10 ModulesYou Call the Shots is an interactive, web-based immunization training course. It consists of a series of modules that discuss vaccine-preventable diseases and explain the latest recommendations for vaccine use. Each module provides learning opportunities, self-test practice questions,reference and resource materials, and an extensive glossary. The course is available free of charge on the CDC Vaccines and Immunizations website.

Immunization of Newborn Close ContactsFor infants, particularly newborns, exposure to vaccine-preventable diseases can result in serious and often, life-threatening illness. Unfortunately, all too often, parents or other family members are the source of exposure. Dr. Shetal Shah, a Neonatologist with the Stony Brook University Medical Center, will share his innovative work in addressing this public health problem through the promotion and administration of vaccines to parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting. After watching this broadcast participants will be able to: Explain the role the NICU can play in the public health protection of neonates, Describe NICU-based administration of influenza vaccine, and Describe protocols for Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acellular Pertussis, (TDap) Vaccines.

* Tentative training dates and locations on this schedule are subject to change.
Preliminary information is provided to help you reserve a space on your training
calendar. DO NOT make any final TDY arrangements until you have registered for and
received a course confirmation. The courses will be open for registration
45 to 90 days prior to the start of the training course, and once the event location
details have been finalized. For more information about upcoming training events,
please contact your Immunization Healthcare Specialist or call IHB at (877) GET-VACC.

You Call the Shots is an interactive, web-based immunization training course. It consists of a series of modules that discuss vaccine-preventable diseases and explain the latest recommendations for vaccine use. Each module provides learning opportunities, self-test practice questions,reference and resource materials, and an extensive glossary. The course is available free of charge on the CDC Vaccines and Immunizations website.